I’ll get to the point - this is the best Berliner Weisse I’ve had, by far. Every BW I’ve tried always seems to have some flaw - not sour enough, funky kettle-sour off-flavors, too much cereal/grainy character, too strong, too watery, etc. This one is spot-on in what I’m looking for in a berliner.
The color is very pale straw, closer in color to Pinot Grigio than beer. A finger of pure white head sticks around for a short while before collapsing. Aroma is fresh lactic/lemon, with a hint of doughy pils malt. Flavor is bright citrus and lactic tang, with a clean finish that reveals hints of grain. Mouthfeel is light, but there is enough acid pucker to keep it from being watery-thin. The acidity is perfect. It is quite tart, but not down to “instant heartburn” level. It is a perfect beer to put down in mass quantity.
Totally agree! That is one of my favorite commecial BW’s too. It is somewhat hard to find in my area, but have always enjoyed it when I came across it. It is a very crisp, clean version of the style which I try to emulate when brewing my own at home. I even think their lacto can be cultured from the bottle (IIRC).